The Government says it notes, “with disappointment”, the European Parliament’s objection, today, to the entry into force of the European Commission’s decision to remove certain jurisdictions, including Gibraltar, from the EU’s list of ‘high-risk’ third-countries with strategic deficiencies as regards anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (“AML/CFT”).
Gibtelecom has today announced a capital investment of over €5million in an upgrade of its Ericsson mobile equipment and network which will enable customers to use 4G mobile services by this autumn. Together with the development of a new technology centre at Gibtelecom’s Mount Pleasant premises and support costs, the total project value is around €10million. Gibtelecom estimates that around 70-75% of Gibraltar will be covered by the service by October/November this year.
With recent protest against the removal of a section of wall as part of the Government’s proposed plans to the refurbishment of the Northern Defences, the heritage Trust has touched upon the issue and their involvement in the process.
The Neighbourhood Policing Team 2 of the Royal Gibraltar Police has this week moved its district office from Edinburgh Estate to Flat 3 Warspite House, Varyl Begg Estate. This team’s responsibility cover the West District which includes Queensway, Mid Harbours Estate, Harbour Views, Montagu Gardens, Montagu Crescent, Varyl Begg Estate and Sir William Jackson Grove.
A six-week Positive Parenting course will commence next Tuesday under Childline Gibraltar. The scheme is aimed at parents of children aged 0 – 4 and pledges to provide ‘common sense, jargon free information to help parents/ carers engage with their children and boost their relationship.